I'm the villain in the book

But at the Spring Dragon Poetry Conference, he did indeed plunder Shen Ran's heavenly luck.

Shen Ran watched helplessly as "Qiyun Yunyan" was robbed of part of it by him, so why doesn't he seem to hate himself at all now?

Is it so generous?

Wei Changtian was thinking quickly, but there was a wry smile on his face.

"Returning to the first and second words, brother Shen's talent is obvious to all. At that time, I, Daning, was the one who was jealous to do such narrow-minded things."

"It's just that I can't get used to this kind of thing, so I will help, it's nothing."

"My son's words are wrong."

Gui Pei'an sighed lightly, and shook his head: "Oh, Shen Ran came to Shuzhou alone to defeat Mr. Su to prove his literary heart. This is what he did wrong."

"Of course, it's also my fault for lax discipline."

"At that time, he had already aroused the anger of the public, and he was able to escape unscathed because he relied on the righteousness of the young master to save him."

"Therefore, this thanks must be said anyway..."

"..."

If most people like to blame others for their mistakes when encountering problems, then Gui Pei'an is completely the opposite, always looking for reasons from himself.

After he finished speaking, he didn't wait for Wei Changtian's answer, and immediately stood up slowly, and then bowed to Wei Changtian together with Shen Ran who was also standing up beside him.

"Returning to the first assistant, Mr. Shen, it is absolutely forbidden!"

No matter how you say, he is also a second-grade Confucian, and he spoke so politely just now, so Wei Changtian certainly cannot accept this worship now.

He hurriedly got up to avoid it, bent down to return the salute, and at the same time, his impression of Gui Pei'an changed in his mind.

Although it was a little weird when we first met, the latter's words and deeds this time are indeed worthy of the name "saint"...

When you come and go, there will be another polite meal on both sides.

After dozens of breaths, the three sat down again, and this time it was finally Shen Ran's turn to speak.

"Young Master Wei, I'm telling you the truth."

"My teacher and I actually have one more thing to ask you in person when we come to Shuzhou this time."

"..."

really!

Wei Changtian sighed inwardly, and said to himself that he still hadn't escaped.

Ever since he "became famous" at the Spring Dragon Poetry Conference, he has been chased and asked questions by these literary figures wherever he goes.

For example, Huian, the abbot of Folian Temple, and Ye Guangyi, a cabinet scholar of Dafeng.

These people seem to think that since they can write "Moonlight Night on the Spring River", they must have a very thorough understanding of everything in the world, and thus eagerly want to get answers to some "metaphysical" questions from themselves.

And how could Wei Changtian understand the philosophical questions they asked, and he might not even understand what these people were asking.

Therefore, every time he encounters this situation, he has a very headache.

But sometimes they can't escape, so they can only bite the bullet and say a few perfunctory words.

"Uh... I don't know what Gui Shoufu and Mr. Shen want to ask?"

Forcing a smile, Wei Changtian took a deep breath: "As long as I know, I will tell the truth."

"Thank you, Mr. Wei, for clarifying the confusion."

Shen Ran and Gui Pei'an looked at each other, their expressions gradually became serious.

Then, he leaned forward, put his hands straight on his knees, and asked earnestly, like a student waiting for the teacher to answer his questions:

"Mr. Wei, you lamented the brevity of life with the phrase 'Who first saw the moon by the river' in the moonlit night on the spring river, but you lamented the infinity of life with the phrase 'The generations of life are endless'."

"So, is man in this world short-lived or infinite, and what is the way of man?"

"The teacher and I have repeatedly thought about these two sighs, but failed to realize the true meaning from the poem."

"What Taoism seeks is to comprehend the mind of the Tao, to become immortal."

"What Buddhism seeks is for all living beings to escape suffering and attain happiness, and to escape the cycle of reincarnation in the six realms."

"What I seek in my writing and Taoism is to obey the destiny and seek the great unification of the world with my own ability."

"There are three thousand ways in the world, but each has its own version."

"Teacher feels that "Tao" and "reason" should not be so complicated, so I want to ask Mr. Wei, is there a real human way in this world?"

"..."

The candles in the main hall flickered gently, and there was silence in the bright and soft light.

After Shen Ran asked the question, he stopped talking, and everyone also focused their attention on Wei Changtian who had a calm expression.

"Well, this question..."

In the nervous or expectant eyes, I saw the latter nodded slightly, and then spit out six words.

"What the hell do you mean?"

Chapter 407 Four Sentences of Hengqu

"..."

It seemed that the group had been cast with a body-holding spell. When Wei Changtian asked "What does this question mean?", the rest of the people were stunned for a long time before they came back to their senses.

The abruptness of this turning point is no less than when you confess to a girl. After the other party sincerely praised how good you are for a long time, they suddenly said "we are not suitable" at the end.

Everyone was expecting that Wei Changtian would be able to answer this ancient problem with ease like he wrote nine consecutive poems at the Spring Dragon Poetry Conference... at least he could say something different opinion.

It turned out that I didn't even understand the question, but it was okay? ? ?

What is "what the hell do you mean?"

Obviously, Shen Ran has said enough to understand!

Could it be that Wei Changtian only knows how to compose poetry?Or......

Even the previous poems were not written by him? !

But who could it be?

Everyone didn't know that their guess was the truth, and Gui Pei'an also showed a hint of disappointment that could not be concealed at this time.

He was not disappointed that Wei Changtian could not answer the questions that had troubled him all his life, but that Wei Changtian was really so ignorant.

It is not an exaggeration to say that there is poetry and calligraphy in the belly.

At least for a second-grade Confucian, it is indeed possible to roughly judge a person's character and talent just by "eye view".

Therefore, Gui Pei'an, who knows countless people, already felt this disappointment from the first moment he saw Wei Changtian.

Yes, Wei Changtian is indeed handsome in appearance, and has a good temperament, with a hint of rebelliousness and self-confidence vaguely mixed with his calmness.

Such a perception is actually regarded as the best among the younger generation of the same age.

But Gui Pei'an still felt that it was not enough.

At least it is not enough to make a poem of the level of "Moonlight Night on the Spring River".

However, this poem was indeed recited from Wei Changtian's mouth, so Gui Pei'an temporarily suppressed the doubt in his heart, thinking that he had read it wrong.

However, today's facts show that he really didn't miss it.

"..."

Sighing lightly, Gui Pei'an no longer went to see Wei Changtian, but shook his head slightly and picked up the teacup to drink tea.

Although Shen Ran was a little surprised at this time, his reaction was not so obvious. After a moment of stunned, he opened his mouth to answer Wei Changtian's question.

"Young Master Wei."

"This question is simply...why do people live? What exactly are they pursuing?"

Why do people live?

Didn't you say that this is over?What are you doing with those useless things?

Hearing the answer, Wei Changtian rolled his eyes, and at the same time, he thought about how to answer almost instantly.

He didn't care what others thought now, and immediately turned to look at Ning Yuke.

"Your Majesty, why do you think you are alive?"

"This......"

Ning Yuke never expected that Wei Changtian would turn around and throw the question to herself, so she couldn't help being stunned for a moment.

However, she reacted quickly, and after a little thought, she replied seriously:

"As the king of a country, the palace seeks for the people under the rule to live and work in peace and contentment, and to have enough food and clothing."

"understood."

Nodding his head, Wei Changtian smiled again and looked at Gui Pei'an who was drinking tea.

"Return to Shoufu, what are you doing for?"

"..."

Hearing Wei Changtian ask himself again, Gui Pei'an really wanted to say, "If I understand, why would I ask you?"

However, Daru's self-cultivation did not allow him to do so, so after putting down the teacup, he was still ready to give the answer truthfully.

"The law of heaven is the desire of man."

"The sky hangs like an image, sees good and bad, and the sage follows it; the sky and the earth change, and the sage follows it."

"To understand the world's ambitions, to determine the world's karma, to resolve the world's doubts..."

"That, return to Shoufu..."

Gui Pei'an was talking vigorously, but a very inappropriate voice suddenly interrupted: "Can you speak more simply?"

"..."

Seeing Wei Changtian's confused look, Gui Pei'an was both angry and funny, and in the end he didn't bother to play the piano to Niu, so he shook his head and answered casually——

"This old man just wants to comprehend and understand what this principle of heaven is."

"understood."

Nodding again, Wei Changtian shifted his gaze to the thoughtful Shen Ran.

"Mr. Shen, what about you?"

"I......"

Shen Ran straightened his expression, and seriously said that "famous saying" that once raised the entire Kuixing Academy an inch.

"For the sake of the sages and the quintessential learning, even though there are tens of thousands of people, I will go."

"Well, the atmosphere."

Wei Changtian praised him very sincerely.

A few days ago, he had heard about what happened to Dali, and he also knew that Shen Ran had said this sentence in the battle for the Holy Son in the Kuixing Academy.

Although the phrase "continuing learning for the sake of the past" partly overlaps with the "ultimate answer" he is about to give, but it is different from his own "Wen Chaogong" act, Shen Ran's sentiments come from the heart.

But now that this is the case, let's just say all the "four sentences of Hengqu" that almost everyone knew in the previous life.

"Cough, Your Majesty, Guishoufu, Mr. Shen."

His expression became slightly serious, and Wei Changtian, who had made up his mind, slowly stood up.

He took a few steps forward, and stood still in the center of the hall under the gaze of everyone.

"You each gave your own answers just now, and a brief summary is actually three sentences."

"Guishoufu said that he only wanted to comprehend the principles of heaven all his life. This is to set his heart for heaven and earth."

"Your Majesty only wants the people under his rule to live and work in peace and contentment. This is for the livelihood of the people."

"Mr. Shen said it more clearly, it is to inherit the unique knowledge for the past saints."

"So, why do people have to live for the same thing, but can't ask for something separately?"